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New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation


Congratulations on becoming a Broward College Seahawk! You are now a part of a community-oriented school that is dedicated to seeing you fulfill your dreams.

To better prepare you for the college experience, attend our Orientation sessions.  Our carefully planned Orientations will answer all the questions you have as a new student or as an international student. Sign up today to learn how to find your way around the resources you will need as a BC student.

Broward College is bringing some exciting new changes to our orientation programs. More information will be posted here shortly so please check back with us soon.

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These interactive sessions focus on academic advisement and registration for your first term schedule and are mandatory for all first-time-in-college students.
  
IMPORTANT! We must have your test scores on file before you can register for an Advisement and Registration session.
  • How to Register- Students can register for an Advisement and Registration session at the Registration office on each campus (Please choose your location first to view Registration information).

    *Central Campus Students will be registered for their advisement and registration sessions at the testing Center upon completion of their placement test.

  • Dates, times, and locations- Advisement and registration sessions for each term run continuously throughout the weeks beginning the first day of open registration for that term. Summer A&R Sessions begin March 28, 2012. Morning, mid-day, and evening sessions are available.

    Exact dates,times, and locations for each campus and information on how to register can be obtained at the Registration office on each campus (Please choose your location first to view Registration information).

  • Topics Covered:
    • Important dates
    • Campus resources
    • Policies and procedures
    • Career services
    • University prerequisites
    • Interpretation of test scores
    • Discussion about degree types
    • Discussion about educational plans
    • Discussion about programs of study
    • Help registering for first term schedule
    • Recommendations regarding first term schedule of courses
New Student Orientation is a fun, interactive introduction to Broward College, and centers around the theme "Finish What you Start!" New Student Orientation will be added to your schedule when you attend your mandatory Advisement and Registration session.

 

New Student Orientation- Dates, Times, and Locations

North Campus (map/directions)
Location: TBD
Dates: TBD
Times: TBD  

Central Campus (map/directions)
Location: Bailey Hall
Dates: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Times: 9:00 AM

South Campus (map/directions)
Location: TBD
Dates/Times:
TBD

 Willis Holcombe Center (map/directions)
TBD
Pines Center (map/directions)
Pines Center students will attend New Student Orientation at the South Campus		 Weston Center / Miramar Town Center
Weston Center and Miramar Town Center students will attend New Student Orientation at the South Campus

 

 

Topics Covered:

·         myBC
·         Athletics
·         Financial aid
·         Career exploration
·         Student publications
·         Learning Communities
·         Study Abroad programs
·         Minority Male Mentoring program
·         Registration and withdrawal process
·         Student life—clubs and organizations
leadership and volunteering

Reminder! All new-to-college students must attend both New Student Orientation and an Advisement and Registration session prior to enrolling in your first term at Broward College.
​Non-mandatory orientation sessions for international students (students holding F-1 and M-1 visas) are offered at the beginning of each term.
 
Topics covered during New International Student Orientation include:
 
  • Health insurance
  • Working on and off campus
  • Academic and career information
  •  Immigration policies and procedures
  • Filing taxes as an international student
  • Scholarships for international students
  •  When to see the Designated School Official (DSO)
  •  Student Life—clubs and organizations, leadership and volunteering
 
Contact the DSOs at your nearest campus for more information on dates, times and locations for New International Student Orientations.
 
Campus Designated School Officials (DSO)
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
North Campus
Judson A. Samuels South Campus
 
Kobitta Chopra
954-201-6469
kchopra@broward.edu
Building 19, Room 116H
3501 S.W. Davie Rd.
Davie, FL 33314
 
Oluyinka Tella
954-201-2033
otella@broward.edu
Building 46, Room 232
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
 
Debbie Martin
954-201-8880
dmarti2@broward.edu
Building 68, Room 225
7200 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
 
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